Facing the Day - Softcover

Laurel Dee Gugler's rhymes flow, with Deirdre Betteridge's whimsical illustrations matching them beautifully in meaning and mood. Highly Recommended.--Joan Payzant"Canadian Materials" (02/04/2000) The ideas and imagination that go into children's books today is mind-boggling. Facing the Day is just such a book. Laurel Dee Gugler's rhymes flow, with Deirdre Betteridge's whimsical illustrations matching them beautifully in meaning and mood. Facing the Day is an intriguing title because the curly-headed red-haired girl who is the main character has a multitude of facial expressions throughout her day. Author and illustrator (who both have earlier children's books to their credit), capture these expressions in words and pictures that children will relate to, and adults who know their little ones will recognize the mood of the moment instantly. Highly Recommended.--Joan Payzant"Canadian Materials" (02/04/2000)

Laurel Dee Gugler is a storyteller and author, sharing stories since 1988. As well as writing books such as "Muddle Cuddle" and "Monkey Tales," Laurel has written for "chickaDEE" and "Chirp" magazines. Deirdre Betteridge has illustrated many picture books for children, including "Bright Red Kisses" and "Mommy Works, Daddy Works." She also works as a graphic designer and art director, and has developed a line of Carlton Greeting Cards. Deirdre lives with her husband and two children outside Toronto.